Monocle Magazineis one of the most prestigious publications of the world. Its publisher, Tyler Brûle is one of the most respected publishers of the planet, recognized as the inventor of the “cool hunting”, take a look at this temporal perspective of the founder of Wallpaper, a magazine where they lived together under its personal criterion the Fashion with the interior design with Trips and music, like well explains ours beloved and great referring Raquel in its Super recommendable blog Gratis Total. We know that the observer modifies the path of the object observed, that is its role, the publisher’s role.

THE CONCEPT Launched in February 2007, MONOCLE is a global briefing covering international affairs, business, culture and design. Headquartered in London with bureaux in Tokyo, Sydney, Zürich and New York, Monocle appears 10 times a year in print and is updated constantly at monocle.com. Developed for an international audience hungry for information across a variety of sectors, MONOCLE’s team of award-winning editors and correspondents have been drawn from The New York Times, The Independent on Sunday, the BBC, CBC and a host of other news and current affairs outlets. More of a book than a magazine, MONOCLE‘s designed to be highly portable (it’s lightweight and compact) and collectable (it’s thick and robust). On-line, the focus is on broadcasting with a wide array of films, slide shows and audio reports. Edited by Wallpaper* founder and Financial Times columnist Tyler Brûlé, MONOCLE offers a comprehensive global briefing under a single editorial brand. In print and online, writers and photographers are dispatched to over 50 countries every issue to deliver stories on forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions.

Es por ese motivo, que estamos super contentos de que MONOCLE haya elegido a ciclic como, la Nº8 de su selección Internacional de Tiendas
Aquí las 20 seleccionadas: 01Demasié in Barcelona for beautifully packaged confectionery and great interiors. 02Roden Gray in Vancouver for its rough interiors but very gentle staff. 03Folk and Oliver Spencer in London for Made in Britain menswear and good service. 04 JR Leder in Berlin for bespoke men’s leather bags made at the back of the shop. 05Monmouth Coffee Company in London for loving what they do and knowing their beans 06Rough Trade East in London for its handwritten recommondations and outstanding vinyl and CD selection. 07Truck Furniture in Osaka for when you want to re-engineer your life. 08Ciclic in Barcelona for its recent renovation and overhaul of art titles, international DVDs and hard-to-source magazines. 09Eslite in Taipei for every form of printed matter available 24 hours a day. 10 Isetan food hall in Tokyo for the breadth of choice, sensory overload and uniforms. 11 Odin in New York for its ever-surprising and eclectic mix of menswear for any season. 12 Frédéric Malle in Paris for its limited-edition perfumes and focused vision. 13James Perse’s Beverly Hills branch for its activewear range, laid back but attentive staff and indoor/outdoor interior. 14Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm because the older we get the better we look in Josef Frank. 15 Hakusan in Tokyo for its perfectly designed ceramics and bijou, museum-like setting. 16 Johnny Farah in Beirut for comfortable house shoes and a handcrafted ethic. 17Bi Rite in San Francisco. The type of business you’d be proud of if you had the idea to do a neighbourhood grocery store. 18Pierre Hardy in Paris because their desert boots are best. 19Lisn in Kyoto and Tokyo’s Aoyama for the best incense, smart staff and packaging. 20Aspesi’s Milan emporium for its airy rooms, cheeky merchandising and consistency.

Ten key attributes in the retail experience according to MONOCLE are: 1. Service minded, smartly dressed, enthusiastic staff 2. Obsessive attention to detail 3. A memorable welcoming scent in the air 4. Good music in the background 5. Flattering lighting 6. Treats with all purchases 7. Impeccable packaging 8. An inviting façade 9. A unique original product mix 10. A passion to constantly innovate